Medication Adherence in Elderly — MCQs

Which of the following is NOT a component of DOTS?

Which of the following is a non- modifiable risk factor for CHD -

What is the most appropriate statistical test to test the statistical significance of the change in blood cholesterol levels after a month's treatment with atorvastatin?

A 55-year-old male, known smoker, complains of calf pain while walking. He experiences calf pain while walking but can continue walking with effort. Which grade of claudication does this patient fall under?

You are starting services for hypertension in your PHC. 50 patients who required antihypertensive treatment were transferred from another center. 40 of them were on amlodipine ( 5 mg PO) and 10 were on lisinopril ( 10 mg PO) as they had contraindications to the use of amlodipine. The drugs are supplied at the PHC on a monthly basis and you have to place an order for their medications. What is the number of tablets that you will order and the reorder factor?

A drug is more likely to cause toxicity in elderly patients due to all of the following reasons except which of the following?

What is the effect of indomethacin on the ductus arteriosus?

Which pharmacokinetic change commonly occurs in geriatric patients?

Gray baby syndrome is caused by which of the following drugs?

What is the mechanism by which phenobarbital and metalloporphyrin act respectively to reduce bilirubin levels in neonatal jaundice?